Warehouse Lead

At Kenco Logistics, we’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, we empower employees to make a real impact in the supply‑chain industry while building rewarding careers.

Warehouse Lead – Act as a coach and leader of warehouse associates, training teammates to fulfill daily tasks while managing your own responsibilities. Duties may include shipping/receiving, packaging, inventory control, and material handling, with backup responsibilities for the supervisor as needed.

• Train new warehouse associates and forklift drivers; conduct Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) and annual recertification training.
• Conduct EIP, performance, and maintenance observations.
• Safely operate powered industrial equipment (clamp/slip sheet) to move products or materials for distribution.
• Complete applicable paperwork (e.g., shipping/tracking labels) per SOPs and regulatory agencies such as DOT, IATA, IMDG.
• Participate in inventory/cycle count activities, reporting variances to leadership.
• Perform daily safety inspections per the Safety Checklist on forklift trucks.
• Ensure the facility is inspection‑ready at all times for SQFI, FDA, and customer requirements.
• Communicate and report any incidents to supervisor.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Review and analyze daily production reports.
• Serve as backup to other warehouse roles as needed.
• Other duties may apply based on the specific department.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Minimum 2 years of warehouse/distribution operations experience and at least 6 months of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Licensed forklift operator or ability to obtain a Forklift Operator license.

• Action Oriented – takes on new opportunities with urgency and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – builds partnerships and works collaboratively to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality – makes timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimize Work Processes – identifies efficient processes with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability – adapts approach and demeanor to meet shifting demands.

• This position is not expected to travel.

• California privacy notice:
  Kenco CCPA Notice.
• Job duties may change as needed; reasonable accommodations can be made for disability.
• Kenco is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration pursuant to federal law.
• Internal job postings expire 14 days from the posting date.

• Medical insurance with HSA, HRA, FSA
• Supplemental insurance (critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (≈2 weeks, accrues from Day 1)
• Employer paid holidays – 10 days

Kenco fosters a professional environment where we uphold our three key pillars:
Honesty
, Service
, and Continuous Improvement
. Employees are encouraged to pursue innovation, operational excellence, and personal growth.

Kenco Group is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employees are prohibited from disclosing compensation information to other employees or applicants outside the bounds of formal investigation or legal obligations.